Why phone-free communication builds trust

218 weekend days. 0 calls. 0 texts. In the last 2 years, my manager has never called or texted me on a weekend. Not even once — no matter how urgent the work was. You might be thinking: Maybe we don’t hustle enough. But that’s not true. → We’ve worked late nights. → We’ve met crunch deadlines. → We’ve given it our all. And now I truly get what “good work culture” means. It's not about free snacks or company trips. It’s about empathy. Trust. And treating people like humans. Here’s what I’ve learned from my manager and now try to apply with others: [1] Don’t call or text people for work on weekends. [2] If someone leaves the office on time — don’t question it. [3] If someone misses a deadline — ask, “Need any support?” not “Why didn’t you finish it?” [4] If someone has a planned leave — don’t ask them to cancel it. Instead, divide the work and manage. Because when people feel trusted, they go the extra mile. Not out of fear, but out of motivation. Just like when I ask my manager, “Would you like to review this?” And he replies — “I trust you, Abhishek.” That one sentence pushes me to give my best. That’s the kind of culture I hope to carry forward when I become a Manager. Not by words but by actions. ➝ What's your take on Corporate culture?? LinkedIn DKMS Group #culture #learnings

My manager doesn’t have my phone number. 📵 And that’s not a glitch—it’s culture. At my current company EdPi Innovate, we’ve never felt the need to exchange personal numbers. Why? Because work-life balance isn’t a policy here, it’s a practice. 💬 All communications live on team channels- No weekend “urgent” pings, no late-night calls. ⏰ Clear start & stop- Walk in around 9:30, walk out at 6. No side-eye, no “Why so early?” 🥗 Human first- Lunch is never missed or skipped. Boundaries are real. Trust runs deep. This is what it signals: -> Respect for personal space. -> Faith that everyone will deliver without constant check-ins. -> A culture where people want to give their best because they’re treated as people, not just resources. Product roles can be intense, but when a team champions personal growth and genuine balance, the work feels lighter—and a lot more meaningful. 🌿 Would a “no after-hours contact” policy help or hurt productivity where you work? EdPi Innovate #WorkLifeBalance #CompanyCulture #ProductManagement #TrustMatters #NoAfterHours

Discovery calls used to feel like awkward sales pitches. Now they feel like coffee chats. The difference? Two simple words. Instead of explaining all the benefits... Instead of launching into my services... Instead of trying to convince someone to buy... I started asking: "Tell me..." Tell me about what you're working on... Tell me about your challenges... Tell me about your goals... The transformation was immediate: - Conversations flowed naturally - Real problems surfaced - Trust built rapidly Because when someone feels heard, they're more likely to listen. When they feel understood, they're more likely to trust. When they trust you, they're more likely to buy. Your best sales tool isn't your pitch. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. ___ PS. People are tired of being pitched to on LinkedIn—it’s everywhere. Asking real questions? But leading with curiosity? Offering value with no strings attached? That stands out. That builds trust. And trust leads to opportunities you never saw coming. This keeps it conversational, sharp, and leaves the reader with a sense of possibility. What do you think?